The 2009 Season

Do you hear that? It sounds like..... yes..... it is. It's the excitement of a brand new cricket season in the Midwest Cricket Conference - the 2009 season. Teams are preparing their rosters. Some are practicing indoors, outdoors, and just about anywhere they can. Others are getting their equipment out of the garage and taping up bats. Whatever the case may be, everyone is looking forward to the camaraderie and competition. For that is why we play this game in this league - to compete against the best in the midwest and be part of a team with good friends.

The season begins this weekend for most teams. Others have to wait till next weekend, but you can bet your bottom dollar there will be cricket in the park from now till the frost settles in. So sit back, enjoy the beginning of the season, and get ready for another thrilling ride of midwest cricket.

What twists and turns await the cricket faithful this weekend? Will the two new greenhorns to Div 1 start with a bang, or will the favourites come out on top? Are there any favourites? Who will come out swinging in Div 2? Will the new teams of the 30/30 Division come out red hot, or do they have a few things to learn from their returning compatriots? There's only one way to find out.

Lights, camera, Right arm over - 6 to go (my apologies to opening left-arm bowlers)!!